Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

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The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of programs:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
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• College of Graduate Studies

Program Details

One of the programs offered is:

Pig Production [Theory and Practice] - ASA3702

• Under Graduate Degree
• Semester module
• NQF level: 7
• Credits: 12
• Module presented in English
• Module presented online The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of the poultry and pig industries in South Africa, including:
  • Anatomy and physiology of poultry and pig
  • Poultry and pig genetics and breeding
  • Poultry and pig nutrition and feeding methods
  • Poultry and pig diseases and health
  • Poultry and pig housing
  • Poultry and pig marketing
  • Poultry and pig management

Research

The university is committed to problem-solving research with relevance and impact. Research areas include:

• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

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The university has a strong alumni network, with opportunities for alumni to stay connected and involved. Alumni benefits include:

• Careers support
• Illustrious Alumni
• News & events
• Unisa shop

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The university has a range of resources available to students, including a library and news & media services. These services provide access to:

• News
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